NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH STAR 10 school district, located in Cando, ND with about 220 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Cando, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the North Star Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while preparing them for their future academic endeavors.

Being situated in a smaller, rural North Dakota town, the school plays a vital role in the community’s social and educational life. The district strives to maintain a balance between traditional learning values and modern educational standards, often utilizing smaller class sizes to provide more individualized attention to students. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, North Star Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 968-4416 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
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NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cando, ND with about 220 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
NORTH STAR 10
Total Students:
220
Teachers:
17.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 220 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
9.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.